< Previous50 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY M any of the lesser, and sometimes quainter, examples often go unregarded, but nevertheless contribute to Lincolnshire’s heritage. Some you might easily pass by without noticing, though others will make you stand and wonder. We can only do justice to a few here. Let’s begin with some bridges. The unique 3-arched C14th Crowland bridge which once spanned the River Welland and two joining streams is of course quite famous. Seated on one arch is a sculpture of Christ possibly brought here from the abbey. Less familiar – but of similar age - are the packhorse bridges at Scredington and Utterby. And in Digby, just across the road from the inn is an ancient stone clapper bridge, an unusual feature for Lincolnshire. Well-known in Lincolnshire’s far north is the historic suspension bridge at Horkstow that was built by Sir John Rennie in 1835 at the time of the construction of the New River Ancholme. Visitors to Digby should also look opposite the church for the cylindrical village lock-up, like a stone pepperpot. South of Lincoln at Coleby is another small stone building, looking superficially like the Digby lock-up, but has a quite different usage as a wellhead. Meanwhile in the fens at Deeping St James is another genuine lock-up. This one, of the C15th was converted from the former village cross in 1819 and the stone seats and chains can be seen inside. In the hamlet of Belleau, on the fringe of the marsh, stands a mediaeval dovecote dating from the C15th numbering amongst those early buildings built when brick was an expensive status symbol. It is octagonal in shape and associated with the Willoughby family, later of Eresby (near Spilsby) and Grimsthorpe. Their Willoughby house has gone but nearby some farm buildings remain. Only a few miles away is the similarly, octagonal early C18th Butter Cross at Burwell. Almshouses are a fairly common feature of our towns, usually bequeathed by local benefactors. A picturesque group, founded by Henry Godson in 1886, overlooks the centre of Heckington. In Sleaford, on the corner of Eastgate and Carre Street, is Carre’s Hospital founded in 1536 to house twelve local men; a function it still fulfils today. Amongst the most picturesque almshouses however are those at Fotherby which have an unusual history. They were founded by in 1869 by Everitt Allenby, a local boy who made his fortune in London but never forgot his home. They were designed by James Fowler who renovated St Mary’s church nearby. A hidden gem, unseen from the road, is Wothorpe Manor just south of Stamford. This extraordinary Jacobean-style building Lincolnshire explored BOURNE TOWN HALL ALMSHOUSES HECKINGTONLINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 51 dates from the early 1600’s and was built for the eldest son of Lord Burghley. However, by the mid 1700’s it was vacated and partially demolished but had a brief moment of glory when it featured in the 1989 series of Doctor Who (a public footpath passes he site). Our heritage also includes some surviving industrial buildings. Farm buildings are generally under-whelming but those at Manor House, Kirmond-le-Mire are truly impressive; Victorian (1868) and built by landowner Christopher Turnor. One building you can hardly miss is Barton-on- Humber’s Hall’s Ropewalk. Dating from 1767 and 450 yards long it is one of Lincolnshire’s most extraordinary buildings. Another industrial building that’s certainly not easily missed is the extraordinary Sleaford Maltings. It is best seen when approaching Sleaford from the south. Completed in1905 for the Bass Brewery Company it measures 1,000 feet long and is six storeys high. Some unusual civic buildings survive too. In the Horse Market at Caistor is the town’s unusual former fire station tunnelled under the hillside and easily ignored until you see it’s historic blue plaque. A tiny house in Church Lane (off the Market Place) in Horncastle was the workshop of the famous cobbler and hangman William Marwood. He is known for inventing the long drop hanging technique using special Italian rope. Folkingham had the local courthouse and consequently the local prison, known as the House of Correction, built in 1825 on the site of the former castle and now holiday accommodation. The courthouse Spilsby of 1824 is even grander with its massive frontage of Greek Doric columns. Bourne’s town hall, originally the local Sessions House of 1821, has an unusual recessed porch with two curves external staircases. Lost in the far corner of the churchyard there stands the now forlorn Bourne Old School, a free grammar school of 1678. Amongst Lincolnshire’s many manor houses one of the most architecturally unusual is Bassingthorpe Manor. Built by Thomas Coney, a wool merchant, in 1568 during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. It’s adorned with crow-stepped gables and ornate chimneys; his initials are there too with his crest that includes a rabbit! Unique in the county is the Dunston Heath inland lighthouse beside the A15 south of Lincoln. It was built by Sir Francis Dashwood when the heath was wild and plagued by highwaymen. It is 84 feet high. On top was a 15 feet lantern that was replaced in 1810 by a statue of George III. To improve aircraft access to nearby RAF Coleby in WWII that was removed to Lincoln castle. And finally, our building heritage also has two prominent buildings with a strong Italian influence; Louth Market tower and Grimsby dock tower. The former, the slenderer of the two, dates from 1866 and is very much of the Venetian style. That in Grimsby stands an impressive 309 feet tall and dominates the dock entrance. Its design was inspired by the tower of the town hall overlooking the main piazza in Sienna. Lincolnshire has many more interesting buildings of course. Keep your eyes open as you travel round the county! by Hugh Marrows FOLKINGHAM CASTLE SITE FOTHERBY ALMSHOUSES LOUTH MARKET TOWER DIGBY LOCK-UP PACK HORSE BRIDGE UTTERBY HANGMANS SHOP HORNCASTLE52 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT © stock.adobe.com/WavebreakMediaMicro Changing lives Changing livesLINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 53 MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT M acmillan was founded back in 1911 because a young man named Douglas wanted to make managing cancer more comfortable, giving people back their independence and their lives. First set up to provide financial assistance, practical support and funding into research, over 110 years later the charity’s still going strong in all these ways and more besides. Inspired by his own father’s excruciating battle with cancer, Douglas Macmillan felt a personal need to ease the physical and emotional burdens and money worries so often faced by other cancer patients. In the early years he focused on financial aid, but as the charity grew, its services expanded. Macmillan began employing cancer nurses in 1948, recognising the crucial role they played in providing support to patients. and played a pivotal role in delivering specialised care, both in hospitals and within communities. These nurses became known as Macmillan nurses, and were trained to provide comprehensive care for cancer patients, not only for their physical needs but also addressing their emotional and psychological wellbeing. They improved quality of life for patients as well as their families, with expert advice, empathy and assistance with the simple needs of daily life. They monitored symptoms and medication needs, provided education and information about treatment options, and ensured every patient received appropriate attention. Acting as a bridge between patients and healthcare professionals, they were there for symptom management and support right the way through to palliative and end-of-life care. Even in these later and most vulnerable stages, they’d offer comfort and pain management, helping families to navigate and cope. In the decades since its founding, Macmillan Cancer Support has continued to evolve and adapt. But the Macmillan nurses remain as the best representation of the charity’s caring heart. Their holistic approach, recognising that cancer affects all aspects of a person’s life, still inspires Macmillan’s focus on supporting patients and families wherever they can. Today these invaluable souls remain an integral part of an intricate network of specialists, providing for every possible need in cancer and recovery. Whether supporting in the social work of accessing community, childcare and housing resources, caring long-term even in survivorship, or advising on healthy lifestyle and occupational therapy, they do their utmost to make sure nobody’s left alone or afraid, however cancer might touch their life. In its commitment to care for everyone at any stage, the charity has expanded its services to include extensive support for families and loved ones, providing counselling and emotional assistance. The charity also funds and supports numerous cancer support groups and organisations across the UK, in the hopes that anyone in need can at least find someone to share the heavy burden of their fears and worries with. 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